Aren't these sweet? I am not really into the whole Cath Kidston floral and polka dots thing, but I saw these in a charity shop and had to have them. They sung to me and at £4, unmissable.
They were supposed to be £4.50, but I had all 3 children with me, creating havoc with the shop and as I was paying. Georgia was trying to climb into a tub of scarves, Ellis was playing swords next to the ceramic egg cups and Theo was screaming. When I couldn't easily find the extra 50p, the shop attendant waved her hand to say forget it.
That happens to us a lot.
I have never been organised. I am great at other things, totally crap at organisation. I always thought/hoped that motherhood would bring out a ruthless efficiency hidden somewhere within me. Uh, er, nope. Not a sausage.
In fact, the level of crazy we bring with us as a family of five is starting to become awe-inspiring. In the last week, I have forgotten nappies 3 times when we've gone out for a few hours. How many children do I have? 3. How many are in nappies? 2. How long have I had at least one child in nappies? Almost 5.
My friends are very tolerant. They sigh and hand over their spare wipes/nappies/drinks/snacks/change, knowing that I am good on my debts...or we just confound them with our craziness and dazzle them with our smiles.
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A couple of catchy- up type things:
- I have released the North Sea Herringbone Hat pattern for free. It is here. My 3rd pattern for knitting! Woo-hoo!
- I am in the process of a big bloggy overhaul. Liz from Violet Posy is sorting out some layout issues and I am going back through and recategorising my old blog posts and creating sections for patterns, etc. Please bear with me. There are likely to be new logos and a new banner as well.
- I have set the date for my first crochet workshop on the 25th of Feb called Crochet and Cupcakes. Places are booking up quickly, so if you are interested I urge you to book soon. I will be running more workshops, both beginners courses and on specialist days on hat design, flowers and cabled crochet, so watch out for those.
I love your kind of crazy, it's just perfect! Look forward to seeing your blog make-over and thanks for the free herringbone pattern xox All the very best of best for your crochet lessons too1
Posted by: Penelope | January 26, 2012 at 10:01 AM
My mother used to get that a lot with us three - shopkeepers used to refer to us as rent-a-gang but hey, if it saves money that is perk!
I want to come to your class - or even to just sit and crochet with you - any chance you can teleport down south?
Posted by: Muddling Along | January 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Parallel lives in so many ways Kat - I have managed to leave the house with none of the following before: nappies, wipes, drinks, snacks, buggy or sling! Wonderful. I think you are balmy releasing herringbone hat for FREE. I was totally prepared to pay for that pattern and I don't buy much because I design. Oh well, thank you!
Posted by: Not So Granny | January 26, 2012 at 12:40 PM
. As it wasn't my stitch pattern in the first place, I just felt wrong having it for sale. The original designer of the neck warmer was fine with it, but because of some other things going on at the minute, I felt I should have it for free. If I do any more sizing on it, I will offer it for sale.
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Posted by: Slugs On The Refrigerator | January 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM
If you get the teleporter, I'll be there.
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Posted by: Slugs On The Refrigerator | January 26, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Oh how I wished I lived closer so I could come to your lesson
Posted by: The Mad House | January 26, 2012 at 01:45 PM
crochet workshop? And cupcakes? How good is that! (off to look for childcare...)
Posted by: cartside | January 26, 2012 at 02:55 PM
Can I come for the cup cakes? Feel a bit of a fraud signing up for beginner's crochet :)
Posted by: Nikkii | January 26, 2012 at 03:59 PM
Organisational skills are something that seem to have passed me by. I go onto Pinterest and see all these beautifully organised crafting stations and "office" spaces and then look around at my junk-strewn desk and storage area miserably!
If I had a sitter and a car, I'd SO be coming along to the crochet class! *whimpers*
Posted by: Marylin | January 26, 2012 at 04:55 PM
You can most certainly come, but I have to warn you, a known unionist is coming *gasp*
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Posted by: Slugs On The Refrigerator | January 26, 2012 at 04:58 PM
I can not yell you how many times a day I think "if only I had minions"
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Posted by: Slugs On The Refrigerator | January 26, 2012 at 04:58 PM
How much fun would that be?!? One day, hey? Yorkshire isn't *that* far.
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Posted by: Slugs On The Refrigerator | January 26, 2012 at 04:59 PM
Funny, I just spent the week overhauling my pantry. The one thing I really need is a really cool tea tin...and you found these awesome ones! Great score! (LOVE the new look btw!)
Posted by: ThePomegranateGrl | January 26, 2012 at 06:43 PM
i love the new blog look - beautiful! Very professional! xx
Posted by: Lou @ Littlegreenshed | January 26, 2012 at 08:17 PM
Ooh I like a challenge ;)
Posted by: Nikkii | January 26, 2012 at 09:33 PM
All signed up - and I promise to stick to challenging crochet rather than challenging assumptions as to our strength as an independent nation (hahaha) - I'm sure I've got something half done and thrown into a corner in frustration...... and of course any excuse to visit McArees.... which is soooooo close..... :)
Posted by: Nikkii | January 26, 2012 at 09:40 PM
I rarely leave the house with nappies...
Posted by: Kat | January 26, 2012 at 09:47 PM
I'm glad I'm in good company
Posted by: Slugs On The Refrigerator | January 26, 2012 at 10:01 PM